American Conversations: Celebrating Poems in Rural Communities

Alaska

Tracy K. Smith reads from and discusses “American Journal” at the APK State Library, Archives & Museum in Juneau, Alaska. August 29, 2018. Credit: Mary Lou Gerbi.

From August 27-29, 2018, Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith traveled to rural communities in three of Alaska’s five regions. On this site you’ll find photos, interviews and reflections from her time on the road. You can also read a detailed account of the visit by Center for the Book communications officer Guy Lamolinara on the Poetry and Literature Center’s blog.

• View Alaska photo gallery
• Read interviews with Alaska partners
• Learn more about Alaska venues and partners
• Explore Alaska press coverage

Events

• Monday, August 27, 5:30 p.m. Palmer, AK
  Private event
  Alaska Veterans & Pioneers Home
• Tuesday, August 28, 5:30 p.m. Bethel, AK
  Kuskokwim Consortium Library
• Wednesday, August 29, 12 p.m. Juneau, AK
  Private event
  Johnson Youth Center
• Wednesday, August 29, 6 p.m. Juneau, AK
  Alaska State Library (Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Library, Archives, and Museum)